News for 'busan'

'Kangana can be funny when you get to know her'

'Kangana can be funny when you get to know her'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'I admire the discipline with which she trained for the action scenes.' 'I admire her for the dedication with which she managed to lose all the weight she had put on for Thalaivi, physically transforming herself before coming into this film.'

Former India footballer Manitombi dies at 39

Former India footballer Manitombi dies at 39

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Former India and Mohun Bagan footballer Manitombi Singh died aged only 39 at his native village near Imphal in Manipur on Sunday. Manitombi was suffering from a prolonged illness and breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday.

Bopanna drops two places to 13th in doubles rankings

Bopanna drops two places to 13th in doubles rankings

Rediff.com9 May 2016

In singles, out of action Yuki Bhambri dropped seven places to 129 while Myneni lost three and is ranked 141.

Ankita, Prajnesh nominated for Arjuna

Ankita, Prajnesh nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Ankita is now country's best-ranked singles (182) and doubles (95) player and is set to make her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games next month.

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'

Can you identify this actor?

Can you identify this actor?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Harami is described as a 'hard-hitting, visually striking street saga of youth crime and broken destinies, love and redemption'.

'Mermaid' Liu swims world record time to win 50m backstroke gold

'Mermaid' Liu swims world record time to win 50m backstroke gold

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

China's Liu Xiang surprised even herself when she swam a world record time to win the women's 50 metres backstroke at the Asian Games on Tuesday, storming home in 26.98 seconds to claim her first major title.

Miss Asia Pacific Srishti Rana's crown seized at Mumbai airport

Miss Asia Pacific Srishti Rana's crown seized at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The diamond studded crown of India's Srishti Rana, who has been crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Busan, South Korea, was seized for not paying customs, a senior customs official said.

Something Illegal about Shweta Tripathi!

Something Illegal about Shweta Tripathi!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Illegal is a gritty story about illegal immigrants working in a restaurant in Los Angeles.

Happy Birthday, Genelia D'Souza!

Happy Birthday, Genelia D'Souza!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Pak hold Malaysia with late goal

Pak hold Malaysia with late goal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

A last-minute goal by Muhammad Zubair helped Pakistan score a face-saving 1-1 draw with Busan Asiad bronze medallists Malaysia in their opening match of the Asian Games hockey competition in Doha on Monday night

Can you recognise this actress?

Can you recognise this actress?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Top Korean, Uzbek boxers for AAG

Top Korean, Uzbek boxers for AAG

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Uzbekistan have entered five Busan Asian Games gold medallists and two Sydney Olympics bronze medallists.

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.

Top Chinese swimmers for Afro-Asian Games

Top Chinese swimmers for Afro-Asian Games

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Seven medallists of the Busan Asian Games will make up the Chinese team.

India's Srishti Rana is the new Miss Asia Pacific World!

India's Srishti Rana is the new Miss Asia Pacific World!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

21-year-old beauty is crowned by fellow Indian and previous year's winner Himangini Singh Yadu

Davis Cup round-up: India take 2-1 lead vs Korea; Czechs ease to victory over Japan

Davis Cup round-up: India take 2-1 lead vs Korea; Czechs ease to victory over Japan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

India are one win away from securing a berth in the World Group play-offs after Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni defeated Hyung-Taik Lee and Lim Yong-Kyu in the crucial doubles match of their second round Asia/Oceania Group I tie against Korea, in Busan on Saturday.

Davis Cup round-up: India, S Korea split opening singles

Davis Cup round-up: India, S Korea split opening singles

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Somdev Devvarman had to dig deep into his reservoir of experience to tame a fighting Hyeon Chung, but Sanam Singh lost the second singles to Yong-Kyu Lim, leaving India and South Korea locked at 1-1 at the end of Day 1, in the second round Asia/Oceania Group I tie, in Busan, on Friday.

Farah, Shah Rukh shoot credit song of Happy New Year

Farah, Shah Rukh shoot credit song of Happy New Year

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the Top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Tennis: Divij-Raja lose UK Challenger final

Tennis: Divij-Raja lose UK Challenger final

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja had to be content with a runners-up finish at the ATP Challenger event in Loughborough, UK, after losing the title clash in straight sets to James Cerretani of the USA and Adil Shamasdin of Canada.

Paes-Begemann in Tashkent Challenger final

Paes-Begemann in Tashkent Challenger final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Leander Paes earned himself a shot at his third ATP Challenger title of the season by reaching the final of the $125000 Tashkent event with partner Andre Begemann, in Tashkent on Thursday.

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Meet the Gollapudi Srinivas award winner

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Madhav Ramadasan, director of the much acclaimed Malayalam film Melvialsom talks about his big win.

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'

Will Smith, Johnny Depp praise Indian film Zubaan

Will Smith, Johnny Depp praise Indian film Zubaan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Mozez Singh's directorial debut Zubaan was premiered at Palm Springs International Film Festival.

PM Modi wraps up three-nation tour, heads home

PM Modi wraps up three-nation tour, heads home

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for home after wrapping up his six-day tour that took him to China, Mongolia and South Korea.

IITs among world's most innovative universities

IITs among world's most innovative universities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The annual Reuters ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities for 2018 is out.

Boxers strive to end gold drought at Asian Games

Boxers strive to end gold drought at Asian Games

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

With expectations sky-high after their stupendous Commonwealth Games performance but very little time for preparations, Indian pugilists head to Guangzhou for the Asian Games where the country has not won a boxing gold since 1998.

Bank tax: India opposes, EU nations keen

Bank tax: India opposes, EU nations keen

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

That was the compromise formula, said Mukherjee.

G-20 backs India's bank regulation proposal: FM

G-20 backs India's bank regulation proposal: FM

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Mukherjee advised European and American policymakers to follow regulatory mechanism on the lines of the Indian banking system.

Paes-Begemann shock top seeds in Winston-Salem

Paes-Begemann shock top seeds in Winston-Salem

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann knocked out top seeds Lukasz Kubot and Nenad Zimonjic in straight sets to storm into the semi-finals of the ATP Winston-Salem Open.

Tushar's goal gives India Asiad medal after 8 year

Tushar's goal gives India Asiad medal after 8 year

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Tushar Khandker fired in a field goal as India defeated holders South Korea by a solitary goal to win the bronze medal in the men's hockey competition of the Asian Games in Guangzhou.

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

Varun Dhawan and his SEXY BACK

Varun Dhawan and his SEXY BACK

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned as head of the player council but last month he confirmed that he had been nominated by his fellow professionals for the current elections which he accepted.

China's Li sets weightlifting world records

China's Li sets weightlifting world records

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

China's Li Ping set world marks in both the snatch and the combined total on her way to winning gold in the women's 53-kg weightlifting at the Asian Games on Sunday.

Nirvana Inn review

Nirvana Inn review

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The supernatural element is Nirvana Inn's biggest triumph, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Sport management: An exciting career for sports lovers

Sport management: An exciting career for sports lovers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Being an enthusiastic sports follower is not the criterion, but at best, stepping stone if you want to be a sports management professional.

Anaka wins gold at Asian junior squash

Anaka wins gold at Asian junior squash

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

Anaka Alankamony bagged India's lone gold medal at the Asian Junior Squash championship, while Dipika Pallikal and Mahesh Mangaonkar settled for silver after losing their respective finals in Busan on Sunday. Anaka, the top seeded Indian, beat Hong Kong's Ho Ka Po 9-6, 9-6, 9-5 in the girls under-15 category final to clinch her eighth international title.

Winston Salem Open: Paes-Begemann make it to final

Winston Salem Open: Paes-Begemann make it to final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Veteran Leander Paes brushed off the disappointment of Rio Olympics as he and his German partner Andre Begemann made it to the final of the ATP Winston-Salem Open beating Swede Robert Lindstedt and Pakistan's Aisam-ul Haq Qureshi in a close encounter.

Shock as Sindhu's coach resigns for personal reasons

Shock as Sindhu's coach resigns for personal reasons

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Kim had developed a good rapport with Sindhu, who time and again acknowledged the Korean's role in her success.